9/11 – courage and sorrow; Cross & Crown – healing

9/11. Its a simple symbol made of four quick touches of the keyboard. Yet, what this simple symbol represents still weighs heavy on sad hearts and minds. To some it means courage. To others, vulnerability, fear, uncertainty, and sorrow. Yet, there is another symbol. A symbol, I’ve found, that can help. It can help heal the pain and anguish caused by the misguided actions of others.

The Cross and Crown, I’ve learned, is a symbol of meekness and might. These qualities combined heal long lasting wounds.

The cross symbolizes sacrifice, selfless acts, tender and powerful love. Ten years ago, first responders at the World Trade Center expressed these qualities. These qualities lived enable us to utilize innate spiritual power. The crown symbolizes this power and dominion. People around the world are discovering their God-given authority and their power to mentally rule out evil, thereby banishing anguish, hate, and fear.

Jesus sacrificed himself. He carried the cross to his own crucifixion. Then he thoroughly overcame evil when he rose from the tomb. It could be said that he wore a crown of victory. And yes, because of Jesus’ actions, the Cross and Crown used together are considered a symbol of Christianity. However, unselfed love and moral and spiritual might are a part of most belief systems. Christ, I’ve learned, is God’s healing power. Jesus completely embodied the Christ. The Christ is within each of us. The Christ enables us to be and do good.

9/11, as a symbol of a confused few who refused to love, live unselfishly, and use dominion over carnal temptations, can yield to love and might symbolized by the Cross and Crown. Therefore, today and every day, I will attempt to exchange one for the other. I will love more, and to some degree, embrace the spiritual authority of Christ. I will stop being afraid. I will stop hating. Yes, I will try. I hope you will too.

(Based on a September 10, 2010 post)

– Keith Wommack is a Syndicated Columnist, Christian Science practitioner and teacher, husband, and step-dad. He has been described as a spiritual spur (since every horse needs a little nudge now and then). Keith’s columns originate at: KeithWommack.com

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About Keith Wommack

I am a Christian Science practitioner and teacher, and the Christian Science Committee on Publication for Texas -- I've been described as a spiritual spur (since every horse needs a little nudge now and then).